One of the potential replacements for starting quarterback Matt Cassel, who may not be able to play on opening day because of a knee injury, appears to be banged up as well.

Joel Turner, the agent for Kansas City quarterback Tyler Thigpen, said his client is playing with two broken ribs, which Turner says Thigpen suffered in the first preseason game. Thigpen did not play in the second preseason game, but he did play in the third one, spelling Cassel after he was hurt on the third play of the game against Seattle.

“Tyler is a tough guy,” Turner said. “He's fighting through this injury like nothing happened. People just don't know how tough Tyler is.”

There is no way we trade Tyler Thigpen for Anquan Boldin. That's essentially what you're saying with those trade rumors. Arizona gives up Anquan Boldin, a pro bowl receiver, for Tyler Thigpen, our 3rd string QB. No way that will ever happen.

There is no way we trade Tyler Thigpen for Anquan Boldin. That's essentially what you're saying with those trade rumors. Arizona gives up Anquan Boldin, a pro bowl receiver, for Tyler Thigpen, our 3rd string QB. No way that will ever happen.

Yeah we will have to give up a high draft pick at least or another larger caliber player.